A Maturing Maipú: How the Chilean city is adapting to an ageing population  - Cogito COGITO

The population of 65 years and older is increasing rapidly throughout the world, as fertility rates decline and life expectancy increases; on the one hand, the average age of the world population is projected to increase towards the end of the century and to stop growing in 2080, which will have a “great reach in economies”, warned the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

A Maturing Maipú: How the Chilean city is adapting to an ageing population  - Cogito COGITO

Chile, like much of the world, is undergoing a profound demographic shift, as birth rates plummet and life expectancy soars. In Maipú, Chile, local leaders emphasize the importance of city planning and governance tailored for older residents. Continue reading The post A Maturing Maipú: How the Chilean city is adapting to an ageing population  appeared first on COGITO.

As the world's population ages, it is imperative to develop targeted policies to promote healthier ageing, which stimulates participation in the labour market, prolongs working life and improve productivity, recommended the International Monetary Fund. In a report published on Wednesday under the title "The Development of the World's Population: The IMF recommends targeted policies to "extend working life" appeared first on Diplomatic Morocco.